Experts press for large‑scale US offensive cyber operations at House hearing

A U.S. House Homeland cybersecurity hearing highlighted growing concern over persistent China-linked intrusions into U.S. critical infrastructure and telecom networks, including access to lawful intercept systems, prompting calls to strengthen offensive cyber operations and integrate cyber more deeply across government. Witnesses advocated industrializing offensive capabilities and creating a U.S. Cyber Force to restore deterrence, while cautioning against private-sector hack-back due to potential collateral damage and geopolitical escalation.